Job Description

The purpose of this Finance Manager role is to lead the finance team for a key business unit, partnering with the Managing Director and leadership team to positively contribute to the growth of the unit.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead the annual business planning process and wider 3-year strategic plan including:

· Preparation and analysis of business forecasts and projections

· Business partner the MD in decision making and implementation of the strategic goals of the business

· Performing competitor/market analysis

· Building finance models to support bids/tender process and provide project profitability analysis

· Work with the business to improve working capital management

· Responsible for the delivery of timely Board reports on a monthly and quarterly basis.

· Attend monthly leadership meetings ensuring that the status and profitability of all projects is accurately reflected in the management Accounts

· Work closely with wider finance team to ensure smooth reporting for month end and statutory deadlines.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Professional finance qualification - qualified accountant (ACA /ACCA/CIMA) with ~3-5 years PQE · Management Accounting experience · Experience within the property/real-estate/construction sector desirable · Commercial mindset with the ability to understand the business and assist in implementing the strategic goals of the business · Strong leadership, influencing and communication skills ideally with some line management experience · Able to build effective business relationships at all levels and used to working in a matrix organisation · Ability to work within a fast paced, challenging environment · Strong excel skills